SMC vs. Benedictine
SMC ranked #-1 and Benedictine ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Benedictine College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Benedictine's tuition ($34,800) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Benedictine's acceptance rate (76.45%) is lower than Benedictine (76.45%).
- Benedictine has higher yield (22.94%) than Benedictine (22.94%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,230.
- Benedictine's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Benedictine (2,465 students) with more enrolled students.
- Benedictine ($22,179) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Benedictine's graduation rate (65%) is higher than SMC (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,316 out-of-state
$9,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,830
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
23,164 (All undergraduate)
8,870 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
899 Staffs (full-time)
$107,816 Faculty Salary
$79,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$34,800
Financial Aid
$22,179
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
76.45% Acceptance Rate
22.94% Yield
Enrollment
2,391 Undergraduate
74 Graduate
60 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
137 Faculties (full-time)
305 Staffs (full-time)
$56,163 Faculty Salary
$47,553 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,210 annual charge
-1,628 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,590 annual charge
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